Franklin Kucera
Independence
Summary
Compassionate Personal Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, communication, and time management. Excel in empathy, active listening, and problem-solving to enhance client comfort and support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Support Specialist
Partnerships In Community Living
Monmouth
06.2000 - 05.2026
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated support services for clients in community-based settings.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals in need.
- Trained new staff on best practices in personal support services.
- Advocated for client rights and assisted with accessing community resources.
- Instructed clients on proper use of medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Encouraged client participation in recreational activities according to their capabilities.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician according to established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to job responsibilities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to address client challenges.
- Served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines provided by nutritionists.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing first aid or CPR if needed.
- Organized daily activities such as meal preparation, medication administration, and housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted with money management tasks such as budgeting and bill payments.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, transfers, dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Education
Central Highschool
Independence, ORSkills
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Personal care
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living activities assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Documentation management
- Records management
- PPE usage
- Client advocacy
Certification
- CPR CERTIFIED
- OIS CERTIFIED
- THERAP TRAINED
Accomplishment
- 6 Weeks Shy of 26 Years With the Same Company at the Same Shift.
Timeline
Personal Support Specialist
Partnerships In Community Living
06.2000 - 05.2026
Central Highschool